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Padraic Colum 1881-1972

50th Anniversary Celebration of his Life and Work


Biography of Padraic Colum

Padraic Colum was born December 8, 1881 at a workhouse in County Longford, where his father worked as the master.

Read the Biography

Adult Writings

In 1904, Colum was one of signatories of the original letter of agreement that led to the establishment of a permanent theatre on Abbey Street.

Learn about Colum's Writings

Children's Literature

Colum was well known as an editor of collections of fairy tales and myths.

Discover Colum's Children's Writing

Team

This exhibition is brought to you by a collaboration of Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin.

  • Keith O'Sullivan

    Dublin City University

  • Jennifer Mooney

    Dublin City University

  • Liam O' Dwyer

    Dublin City University

  • Anindita Bhattacharya

    Dublin City University

  • Pádraic Whyte

    Trinity College Dublin

  • Méabh Ní Choileáin

    Trinity College Dublin

Funded by DCU FHSS Creative Output Research Scheme.

Padraic Colum

1881-1972

50th Anniversary Celebration of his Life and Work

Dublin City University, Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin 9, Ireland